Bloodworks Northwest implemented recently updated guidelines from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday that removed a significant barrier for gay and bisexual men. Potential blood donors will now all be asked the same questions during the intake process, regardless of their gender or sexual orientation. Previously, men who planned to donate were asked if they had sexual contact with another man in the three months prior to the donation date. If they had, the person was not eligible to donate. The new policy will ask all donors, no matter their gender, a pair of questions connected to sexual history. Potential donors will be asked if they have had anal sex with either a new partner or more than one partner in the past three months. Read more: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/bloodworks-northwest-guidelines-remove-donation-obstacle-gay-men/281-92fbab7b-4793-433d-b6a5-f0010364baa0